About This Role
About the School
Hangzhou Foreign Languages School (HFLS) is one of the most well-established and highly regarded schools in China. Dipont Education delivers its international high school programs at HFLS through dedicated curriculum centers that provide a rigorous and globally focused academic environment.
Founded in 2008, the Dipont A-level program at HFLS offers Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level courses across a range of subjects. The school is located 30–40 minutes west of Hangzhou’s CBD, surrounded by tea fields and hillsides that offer opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking. Shuttle buses are available for staff commuting from downtown Hangzhou.
HFLS students are bright, motivated, and ambitious, presenting few disciplinary challenges. Each year, approximately 80% of graduates are admitted to top universities in China and abroad, with many progressing to high-profile careers. More than 30 HFLS alumni currently serve in China’s foreign ministry.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Bilingual Physics Teacher to join our high school program at Hangzhou Foreign Languages School.
This position offers the chance to:
Deliver Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level Physics within an international high school program
Teach motivated, high-achieving students preparing for competitive university pathways
Work within a Dipont-managed curriculum center embedded in a leading Chinese host school
Contribute to an international curriculum that encourages critical thinking, debate, and application of learning
About You
We are looking for a teacher who is:
Passionate about international education and student development
Confident delivering Physics at the IGCSE and A-Level stages
Comfortable working with ambitious students in a high-performing academic environment
Professional, adaptable, and committed to high academic standards
You will have:
Ability to engage and challenge high-performing students
A recognized teaching qualification (BEd, PGCE, QTS, or equivalent)
At least two years of full-time high school teaching experience
Experience teaching physics in English
Well-developed subject knowledge across the high school physics curriculum
Bilingual proficiency in Chinese and English
A-Level curriculum experience (preferred)
Why Join Us?
We provide a competitive employment package designed to reward and support international educators, including:
Attractive salary
Internal and external professional development opportunities
Clear internal career progression pathways
A collaborative and forward-looking academic environment
About Dipont Education
For over 30 years, Dipont Education has been a pioneer in international education in China. We employ over 400 expatriate teachers and support more than 6,000 students in partnership with leading Chinese schools. Our educators benefit from strong professional development, clear career pathways, and opportunities to grow into leadership roles.
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Core Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons aligned to the required curriculum.
- Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Assess student progress rigorously and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Participate actively in broader school life, including extra-curricular programs.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues to elevate instructional strategies.
Candidate Requirements
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
- A minimum of 2 years verifiable post-qualification teaching experience.
- Demonstrable track record of excellent student outcomes.
- A bachelor's degree directly related to your teaching specialization.
- Clear criminal record check spanning the last 10 years of residency.